Understanding History
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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?

  • Ancient times
  • Protohistory
  • Primitive era
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Folktales and legends
  • Internet blogs and social media posts
  • Scientific experiments and mathematical models
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • How does history differ from myth?

  • Myth has more cultural significance than history
  • History is always accurate, while myth is not
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • History is more entertaining than myth
  • What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

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    What are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources usually classified as?

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    Study Notes

    Prehistory and Historical Sources

    • The period of events before the invention of writing systems is called prehistory.
    • Historians use archaeological artifacts, oral traditions, and oral histories to seek knowledge of the past.

    History and Myth

    • History differs from myth in that it is based on verifiable evidence and facts.
    • Myths are stories that are often symbolic, metaphorical, or supernatural, and may not be supported by evidence.

    Historical Analysis

    • Historians use historical methods to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events.
    • These methods involve critical thinking, contextualization, and corroboration of evidence.

    Cultural Stories

    • Stories that are ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources are usually classified as legends.
    • Legends are often passed down through generations and may have cultural or symbolic significance.

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    Explore the systematic study and documentation of the human past, including the period before the invention of writing systems, known as prehistory. Learn about historical sources, memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of past events.

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